[12:49] Man jailed on human trafficking and prostitution charges
A pensioner who exploited vulnerable young women by supplying them with heroin in exchange for them working as prostitutes has been given a seven-year sentence.
[13:26] Woman says MacCormack made her dependent on him for drugs
A victim of a man who exploited vulnerable young women by supplying them with heroin in exchange for them working as prostitutes has described how their life was upended overnight to become manipulated, controlled and dependent on drugs.
[15:31] HIQA report shows serious governance failure - IHCA
The Irish Hospital Consultants Association has said that the HIQA report published on Tuesday, concerning unapproved implantable springs used at Temple Street, highlights serious system-wide governance failures at CHI.
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[12:06] Element Pictures returning to Cannes with two titles
Two titles from Dublin-based Element Pictures have been included in the 'Official Selection' for Cannes 2025.
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Element Pictures returning to Cannes with new films
Two titles from Dublin-based Element Pictures have been included in the Official Selection for Cannes 2025.Evelyn O'Rourke (RTÉ)
[15:43] Army chaplain forgives teenager who stabbed him
A 17-year-old boy who stabbed an Army chaplain outside an Army barracks last year, apologised to him in court this afternoon, as the priest told him he forgave him.
[14:33] Mother-and-Baby home survivors should be compensated - MP
British Labour Party MP Liam Conlan, who authored the legislation dubbed 'Philomena's Law' going through the British parliament, has said it is important former residents of Mother and Baby homes should be able to access compensation.
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Mother-and-Baby home survivors should be compensated - MP
British Labour Party MP Liam Conlon, who authored the legislation dubbed 'Philomena's Law' going through the British parliament, has said it is important former residents of Mother and Baby homes should be able to access compensation.Joe Mag Raollaigh (RTÉ)
[19:20] Senator disappointed over Govt decision on committee
Independent Senator, Eileen Flynn, has expressed disappointment at a Government decision not to reconvene the Oireachtas Committee focused on issues facing the Traveller community, with her as chair.
[17:42] Man sentenced to life for murder of Tristan Sherry
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a gunman who shot dead another man at a restaurant in Dublin 16 months ago.
[11:58] France could recognise Palestinian state 'in June'
France plans to recognise a Palestinian state within months and could make the move at a United Nations conference in New York in June on settling the Israel-Palestinian conflict, President Emmanuel Macron has said.
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[14:51] Curbs on the military a red line in truce talks - Ukraine
Ukraine has told the US that accepting curbs on the size of its armed forces or on its military's overall readiness would be a red line, a senior Ukrainian official said, as Donald Trump strives to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.
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Curbs on the military a red line in truce talks - Ukraine
Ukraine has told the US that accepting curbs on the size of its armed forces or on its military's overall readiness would be a red line, a senior Ukrainian official said, as Donald Trump strives to negotiate an end to the war with Russia.RTÉ News (RTÉ)
[15:22] Lawyer says no 'smoking gun' Smith worked for IS in Syria
Former Irish soldier Lisa Smith led a "totally anonymous" life while living in Syria and there was no "smoking gun" that she did anything for the so-called Islamic State (IS) terror group, her lawyer told the Court of Appeal.
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Lawyer says no 'smoking gun' Smith did anything for IS
Former member of the Defence Forces Lisa Smith led a "totally anonymous" life while living in Syria and there was no "smoking gun" that she did anything for the so-called Islamic State, her lawyer has told the Court of Appeal.RTÉ News (RTÉ)
[20:53] Russian intelligence ship monitored off Irish coast
A Russian intelligence-gathering ship is being monitored by the Defence Forces off the Irish coast.
[18:37] Man jailed for life over murder of 'extraordinary' woman
The mother of murdered woman Larisa Serban has told a sentencing court it makes her "sick" to know her killer "is alive while my daughter is in the ground".
[19:40] IHREC express concern on legislation to strip citizenship
The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has expressed grave concern over a decision by the Minister for Justice to sign an order commencing legislation allowing for naturalised Irish citizenship to be revoked in serious cases.
[18:41] IPI hits back at criticism over ongoing delays
The Irish Planning Institute has hit back at criticism over ongoing delays in building projects around the country with IPI President Gavin Lawlor saying planning had become the scapegoat for the housing crisis and the situation was a lot more complex.
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Planning body hits back at criticism over ongoing delays
The Irish Planning Institute has hit back at criticism over ongoing delays in building projects around the country with IPI President Gavin Lawlor saying planning had become the scapegoat for the housing crisis and the situation was a lot more comple…Teresa Mannion (RTÉ)
[18:58] 'Netflix levy' will need ministerial approval - O'Donovan
The so-called 'Netflix levy' will not be introduced without ministerial approval, Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan has said.
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O'Donovan: 'Netflix levy' to require ministerial approval
The so-called 'Netflix levy' will not be introduced without ministerial approval, Minister for Media Patrick O'Donovan has said.Evelyn O'Rourke (RTÉ)
[20:19] Garda struck by car in Co Westmeath hit-and-run
An investigation is under way after a garda was struck by a car while on routine patrol in Kinnegad, Co Westmeath.
[11:14] 'I will miss it' - Cathy Halloran retiring from RTÉ role
RTÉ's Mid West Correspondent Cathy Halloran is to retire from the national broadcaster.
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'I will miss it' - Cathy Halloran retiring from RTÉ role
RTÉ's Mid West Correspondent Cathy Halloran is to retire from the national broadcaster.RTÉ News (RTÉ)